#nakeem

How the "hierarchy" and the inner working of grimmjow's group would be influenced by a abo dynamic? What would change and/or stay the same in how they treat each others...?

(Like your headcanon about diroy being an alpha is just...so humiliating for him😚😈 i love it so much. It's quite interesting to dig into it because, grimmjow being an omega but still being so dominant and controlling... would he be a bit more protective over diroy (and the rest) ? Or just be harsher on him? I wonder 😌)

Hi!!! :D I think it would... kind of stay the same? Outwardly, at least. The reasons shift, though, so here's some explanation on what's going on in everyone's heads.

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Grimmjow is still very much the boss. He's an excellent example of an Omega taking charge in part because of others' natural instincts to want to see him pleased. He doesn't care one bit about what dynamic he is— he's the king, the strongest, and he's not going to let anyone underestimate him for any reason, least of all that.

His Fraccion may have started out doing exactly that, but they quickly learned otherwise. With Di-Roy missing a chunk from his face and all of them well aware that their new leader was well-qualified as such, by now, Grimmjow's dynamic has little bearing on how any of them view his strength. If anything, it makes him easier to follow. To stick close to. Di-Roy trails after him in the perpetual, subconscious, vain-yet-desperate hope that he might be useful someday, and no one is quite cruel enough to point that part out to him. He wants to protect all of them, deep down, but he still knows he's weak.

Shawlong and Edrad are the stable ones, on varying levels. Shawlong acts the part, even if he needs more to cling to than he'll ever outwardly show, while Edrad is the actual source of stability that keeps the group from tearing itself apart. He's good at being whatever a situation needs, and diffusing stupid fights before they blow up into something actually dangerous. Shawlong, meanwhile, needs to be able to pretend like he has some level of control, and such a turbulent group lets him assume exactly that.

Yylfordt is the second center of attention, falling behind only Grimmjow. He's loud, demanding, and pushes people around however he pleases when he wants something— and Di-Roy usually bears the brunt of that. Deep down, he's needier than he wants to admit, though, and likes having a group to be part of. To feel safe in.

Matsumoto is hilarious. She’s been lying on the ground beat up until they could get Gentei Kaijo authorized, at which point she gets up, holding Nakeem’s stomp off with just her wrist.

oh the TRUST!!

they themselves have to trust you COMPLETELY to sleep in your presence, they have to have faith that you won’t try to hurt them while they’re sleeping or take advantage of anything

so naturally they assume that the same is true for you

and it literally just melts them to know that you trust them that much

Yeess let me write for his squad!

Yylfordt

He is a sucker for physical affection of any kind, even though it’s embarrassing for him to admit it. He’ll enjoy having a arm wrapped around your shoulder, or hugging you from behind with his chin on your shoulder. But when alone? He’ll pull you into his lap and just hug you.

HE’S A LITTLE SPOON. I’m sorry, but I honestly see him liking the idea of being held. If you hold him he just slumps against you. He’ll be prone to even collapsing on you if you’re laying on the couch. 

He gives noogies to those he cares about. So feel free to elbow him or give him one back. It shows your comfortable around him, and he appreciates that.

Di Roy

You think Yylfordt has it bad when it comes to physical affection? Well Di Roy is about a thousand times worse. Affection that not’s harmful or demeaning in any way? Well it’s a good thing you like him, because now you’re his security blanket.

He will rest his head in your lap, or just curl up with you in general. Kisses leave him unable to form words, so he just face-plants into your lap. He can be needy or overly clingy at times, but seeing how he gets treated, can you really blame him?

He’ll try not to physically latch onto you (he’s trying to be taken seriously) but will be really close most of the time.

Shawlong

He’s very reserved. He’s not big on PDA so don’t expect a lot of physical affection from him. He’s more subtle, like a kiss on the hand or brushing of the hands. 

He would prefer you be that way too, or at least in public. In private he doesn’t care if you act more affectionate as you long as you don’t overdo it.  He’d be more willing to give affection in private too.

Basically a relationship with Shawlong is more of a mental connection rather than a physical relationship. Though if you have a breakdown of any kind and need some kind of contact, he will hold you.

Edorad

He’s not a mushy gushy guy, but he is down for hugs or hand holding. He doesn’t want to make you feel that you’re the only one giving affection in the relationship. He’s also worried though he might hurt you, so he can be a bit limited in affection at first.

He really likes it when you hop onto his back and give him a hug from behind. He just finds it cute how you cling to him that way due to his size, and will support your legs and walk around like that for a short while. 

If anyone really tries to tease him about it, he doesn’t really care. Like mentioned before in previous headcanons, very little will get in the way of his relationships.

Nakeem

He tends to get nervous about physical affection. He can be sweet, don’t get me wrong, but he’s not sure how to…well do nice affection. He’s unwilling to really give much at the beginning but once eased in he’ll hold your hand.

On the outside he may seem calm, but on the inside when you give him affection he is turning into a mess. Once he gets through the awkward stage he’s much more at ease in reciprocating.

Please keep the PDA in check. He doesn’t know how to handle that, and never will depending on where you are.

Avirama

Okay now…it would be a understatement to say that he LOVES your attention. Biggest understatement of the century. He probably looks at you like you’re the greatest thing ever if you give him even just a peck on the cheek. He’s used to be yelled at for being too obnoxious.

The type that when he sees you, he will pick you up and spin you around. Things have been broken due to this. When he hugs you, take a deep breath because you’re going to get squeezed.

Need to calm him down? Focus on the back of his neck, around his upper back. Fluffy affection there has him turned into putty.

Findorr

He feeds off your affection. In a way it feeds his ego, so yeah he’ll appreciate the attention even though he acts like he doesn’t need it. It’s like, okay Findorr, but you’re the one clinging onto your s/o if they leave for a long time and come back. A crowbar may be needed.

When he’s feeling affectionate, he actually peppers kisses onto your cheeks, nose, and hands. Basically he’ll try his best to turn you into a mess, and act smug afterwards. 

(I'm living for the incoming awkwardness)

Also... Happy New Year !!!

Awkwardness, indeed. XD I'll go with individual responses, and thank you for the ask! This is a hilarious situation to picture.

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Shawlong — After a moment of being too stunned to react at all, he politely excuses himself and prays that Grimmjow won't actually kill him for that. Doesn't dare bring it up again for that exact reason, but his thoughts do start wandering to some strange places, afterward.

Edrad — If there's any chance he can just back away and pretend like he never saw anything, he's taking it; half to avoid Grimmjow's fury, and half to spare his boss's pride. Smart enough not to say anything about it later, even though the images are burned in his mind.

Yylfordt — He's the one who lacks all brain-to-mouth filter, and promptly yells something along the lines of what the fuck!? Yylfordt is somewhere between confused and ready to be an ass about this in whatever way he can... much to Grimmjow's annoyance.

Di-Roy — If the little idiot doesn't do something stupid then and there, he's absolutely dumb enough to try to tease Grimmjow about it later. To highly unfortunate results. However, even if Grimmjow makes him suffer for it, he refuses to let his boss live this one down.

Thank you!!! :D This is a pretty old ask, but the sentiment still stands, and I very much appreciate the support!

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• Nakeem is the kind of Arrancar who’s always gone more or less ignored. He’s quiet and inoffensive enough that nothing horrible has happened to him (at least, not compared to others), but those same traits are why he’s also been practically forgotten. He’s used to just staying out of the way and silently hoping that someone will take pity on him eventually. Not that his hopes for a home are too high. Since he’s big, not particularly pretty, and looks so intimidating, it’s a lot harder for him to find a human who will want him. And that’s why your interest is a shock. 

• As soon as he’s in a new home, Nakeem’s anxiety kicks in. He’s finally found someone who wants him, and if he fucks this up, he’ll never have another chance. He knows he’s not as damaged as a lot of his kind, but he still flinches when you move too quickly, is terrified of asking for anything more than what you give, and has the same aching longing for affection that any Hollow would. You’re so good to him it hurts. It’s confusing and strange, and all Nakeem can think to do is stay quiet and try to be good. If he doesn’t talk, he can’t fuck it up. If he just does what you say, he can’t make mistakes. That’s what he’s hoping.